NANCY CARLSTROM

Jesse Bear experiences the sights, smells, sounds, and activities of Christmas, from decorations and gifts to baking and caroling.

A collection of poems about one family's activities on Thanksgiving Day, including pondering the history behind the holiday, welcoming visiting relatives, praying for others, enjoying the good food, and giving thanks at the end of the day.

A collection of poems celebrating such Halloween phenomena as monsters, witches, haunted houses, and jack-o-lanterns.

In the cold, dark winter, the lazy sun is reluctant to rise, until the moon coaxes several members of a cozy household to get up.

Captures the sights and sounds of the season's first snowfall, leading up to the coming of Christmas.

Annie Claire, excited but nervous about her first day of school, is reasurred by her mother, whose love always goes with her.

Raven and the other animals try to awaken the frozen river to the coming Alaskan springtime.

Rhymed text and illustrations describe Jesse Bear's activities from January to December. Look for a special message from Jesse in the pictures.